Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 57131

Received: 09/12/2021

Respondent: North Newnham Res.Ass

Representation Summary:

It is not adequately responding to off-site locations or neighbouring context.
Any aspect of development must integrate, enhance neighbouring communities and acknowledge the character of the West Cambridge Conservation area. better pre consultation Communities needed.
Much WC development is self- centred to benefit on-site only. Residents ignored. University are rearranging surrounding roads, junctions to suit their growth without understanding West Cambridge Conservation Area and capacity issues towards the City Centre.
Coton Corner, Burrell’s Walk and Madingley road badly affected. Visual Harm done on Madingley Road – an historic approach road.
Section 106 agreements from 1999 not fulfilled in 2021.

Full text:

It is not adequately responding to off-site locations or neighbouring context.
Any aspect of development must integrate, enhance neighbouring communities and acknowledge the character of the West Cambridge Conservation area. better pre consultation Communities needed.
Much WC development is self- centred to benefit on-site only. Residents ignored. University are rearranging surrounding roads, junctions to suit their growth without understanding West Cambridge Conservation Area and capacity issues towards the City Centre.
Coton Corner, Burrell’s Walk and Madingley road badly affected. Visual Harm done on Madingley Road – an historic approach road.
Section 106 agreements from 1999 not fulfilled in 2021.